Phoenixville, PA is becoming quite the hotspot for craft beer. The Foodery, a popular Philadelphia-based bottle shop, opened at 325 Bridge Street in April 2017, and Conshohocken Brewing Company just announced a location coming to the former home of Heidi Sue’s Variety Store on Bridge Street later this year.

Crowded Castle Brewing Company is owned by a group of 10 friends and family members that share a love of homebrewing and craft beer. The group brewed together since 2011 under the name “W5 Craft Brew” before deciding to open Crowded Castle.

The taproom features a U-shaped bar and plenty of seating with both low and high-top tables and even a comfortable couch by the TV. The space is accented with a stone wall, exposed ductwork, copper ceiling, and modern lighting.

Head brewer Mark Sofio brews on a seven and a half barrel brew system. There are currently 5 beers on tap, but the plan is to offer 12 different beers on tap.

I was especially happy to see a pilsner on the list, and it did not disappoint. One of the owners shared that a red ale, a shandy, and more lagers are expected to be on tap in the future.

Beers are available in 8 or 16-ounce pours, or you can do a flight of 4 beers of your choice for $8. Beers can also be purchased to go in 32-ounce crowlers or 64-ounce glass growlers.

In addition to beer, local Pennsylvania wine and cider are available, as well as canned soda and water, sparkling lemonade, and bottled iced tea.

There are a few food options served on site including taproom mix, hot pretzels with mustard, hot dogs or sausages with sauerkraut and/or diced onions. Food is also available for delivery from Franco’s Ristorante and Vecchia Wood Fired Pizzeria Napoletana.

There is plenty of merchandise available for purchase including short and long-sleeved shirts, hooded sweatshirts, hats, stickers, and glassware.

The taproom is currently open Wednesday and Thursday 5 to 9 PM, Friday 3 PM to midnight, Saturday noon to midnight, and Sunday 2 to 8 PM.